It's easy to think that CPR is a waste of time and energy, but it's actually one of the most important skills you can have under your belt. While it may be unlikely that you'll ever have to perform CPR in an emergency situation, knowing what exactly to do when someone collapses or stops breathing can mean the difference between life and death. Thanks to advancements in technology and education about CPR, more people are learning how useful this skill really is—and how many lives can be saved with just a few simple steps. The stories below will inspire you to learn more about what happens when someone goes into cardiac arrest or stops breathing:
A man saves his brother's life after a massive heart attack.
- The brother was having a heart attack, and he was unconscious when his brother found him.
- The brother's brother performed CPR on him until he regained consciousness and could breathe again, then took him to the hospital.
- Meanwhile, another man saved his sister's best friend from choking by performing CPR on her until she revived herself and was able to breathe again as well--and this time she went straight to the hospital!
A schoolgirl saves her best friend's life.
The teenage girl was a trained lifeguard and knew what to do. The quick actions saved her best friend's life.
In another instance, a group of teenagers saved an unconscious man on the subway train after they had just completed their CPR certification course--but weren't sure if what they learned would work in real-life situations!
A group of teenagers saves an unconscious man on the subway.
They were not trained in CPR, but they knew what to do. They called 911 and performed CPR on the man until paramedics arrived. The man survived and is now doing well. His mother credits her medical background with saving her son's life: she works as a nurse at a hospital; her son was having trouble breathing after being shocked by an electrical current during swimming practice; his 8-year-old sister heard screams from their pool area; she ran into their parent's bedroom and told them what was happening; they both jumped into action without hesitation!
A child's mother performs CPR on him before paramedics arrive.
CPR is a lifesaving skill that everyone should know. If you aren't familiar with the steps, it can seem intimidating to give chest compressions and rescue breaths to someone who needs them--but there are some simple things you can do to make sure it goes smoothly.
First of all, stay calm: if possible, find someone else around who knows CPR as well (or better than) you do so they can help keep their cool while they help yours along. Then take a deep breath and remember all those times when people have saved lives with CPR--it's not as hard as it seems!
If there isn't anyone else around who knows CPR or has been trained recently enough for their certification to still be valid, here are some tips for getting through those first few minutes until paramedics arrive:
An 8-year-old girl, who wasn't even supposed to be in the pool, saves her drowning brother by performing CPR.
The girl's mother had told her not to go into the water because she was too young and had no swimming skills. But that didn't stop her from jumping into action when her 5-year-old brother started struggling against his life vest as he floated away from their family's backyard pool. The 8-year-old quickly swam over, got on top of him, and began administering chest compressions until paramedics arrived on the scene to take over care of both children before transporting them both to a nearby hospital where they were treated for minor injuries but otherwise okay!
As if this story wasn't already amazing enough--it gets even better:
The 5-year-old recovered fully within hours; however, his older sister was awarded a medal from local officials as well as an all-expenses-paid trip (with mom & dad) down south where they visited Disney World together!
A father and son save two drowning teenagers, who were in their backyard swimming pool.
CPR is a lifesaving technique that can be performed on anyone, regardless of age or health. It's important to know how to perform CPR on all types of people in case you ever find yourself in an emergency situation.
The first step is finding someone nearby who has been trained in CPR, or calling 911 so they can send help right away. If there isn't anyone available who knows how to perform this technique on infants and children (or adults), call for medical assistance immediately--don't try anything else yourself!
CPR is important and can save lives
CPR is important and can save lives. It's easy to learn and anyone can do it. It is a skill that everyone should know, especially if you want to help others in an emergency situation. CPR classes are taught by certified instructors who teach you how to perform CPR on adults or children. You will also learn how long you should continue performing CPR on someone until they get help or an ambulance arrives at the scene.
Conclusion
The stories above are just a few examples of how CPR can save lives. If you need more motivation to learn this lifesaving skill, I recommend checking out our website. There are plenty of resources and videos that will help guide you through the process while making it fun at the same time!
